Is bee‐avoidance by bird‐pollinated flowers driven by nectar robbing in Erica?
Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 1046-1060, April 2026.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Nectar robbing (consuming nectar from a perforated flower without pollinating) generally negatively affects plant fecundity, and plants exhibit multiple mechanisms in defence.
Anina Coetzee +4 more
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On the anniversary of Professor, Dr. Sci. Valentina G. Kuznetsova, Editor-in-Chief of the journal "Comparative Cytogenetics". [PDF]
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Differential effects of agricultural expansion on wild bee taxonomic and functional diversity
Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 878-892, April 2026.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Pollinators, especially bees, are in global decline, threatening biodiversity and food security. While intensive agriculture is a primary driver, its impact on bee functional diversity—particularly in the diverse Mediterranean region—remains understudied.
Manuel López‐Aliste +9 more
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Prevalence and diversity of Helicobacter species in captive wild carnivores, and their implications for conservation management of endangered species. [PDF]
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Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 939-955, April 2026.Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Climate change has increased the likelihood of extreme events, increasing the number of days with dangerous fire weather conditions, resulting in fires with increased severity, frequency and extent.
Ruby Paroissien +3 more
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Synchronous uterine leiomyosarcoma and pulmonary adenocarcinoma in a meerkat (Suricata suricatta): a case report. [PDF]
BMC Vet ResOh JS +8 more
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The persistent advantage of model‐based phylogenetic methods for single‐trait prediction
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 1032-1041, April 2026.Abstract Reliable predictions of biological traits support a wide range of applications, from bioprospecting to informing conservation priorities. Given the complexity and diversity of trait evolution, robust methods for trait prediction are essential for drawing meaningful evolutionary inferences from phylogenetic data.
Adam Richard‐Bollans +1 more
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Environmental and biological drivers of movement activity in Callimico goeldii under zoo conditions. [PDF]
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ALTAA: Analysis of long‐term activity patterns in ant colonies
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 17, Issue 4, Page 1218-1234, April 2026.Abstract Collective behaviours are a fascinating study area due to the emergent properties that can only arise in groups of interacting individuals. However, their quantitative study is often impaired by technical difficulties, creating either low‐quality and sparse data or impractical data amounts, particularly when capturing large groups over long ...
Jinook Oh, Sylvia Cremer
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Molecular and Epidemiological Characterization of ESBL-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Captive Wild Birds in Zoological Gardens in Nigeria. [PDF]
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